At Maersk, we are building a global warehousing network to support our integrator strategy, with automation as a key enabler of productivity, consistency, and cost performance.
We are looking for a Global Category Manager – Automation Solutions to join the Asset Strategy & Strategic Partnerships (ASSP) team, responsible for sourcing across 450+ sites and a $100m+ CAPEX portfolio.
The OpportunityThis is a strategic and hands-on role where you will define the global category strategy while leading complex sourcing and supplier management activities.
You will work across procurement, engineering, and operations to ensure automation investments are commercially robust and consistently executed.
What You Will DoCategory Strategy
- Own and evolve a data-driven global category strategy for warehouse automation
- Track industry, technology, and supplier trends to inform direction
- Translate strategy into clear sourcing priorities, standards, and frameworks
Sourcing & Commercial Leadership
- Lead complex, high-value RFQs, negotiations, and contracting
- Define a scalable sourcing model balancing central and local execution
- Apply TCO-based decision models (CAPEX, OPEX, financing)
- Act as escalation point for complex sourcing decisions
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Own supplier performance and governance across the automation portfolio
- Define KPIs, performance frameworks, and SRM cadence
- Manage escalations and drive continuous improvement
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Establish clear governance and decision-making structures
- Drive alignment across procurement, engineering, and operations
- Ensure disciplined execution and challenge stakeholders when needed
Proven experience in category management or strategic procurement, with a strong track record of leading complex, high-value sourcing and contracting
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to structure deals, negotiate effectively, and apply TCO-based decision frameworks (CAPEX, OPEX, financing)
Deep understanding of warehouse automation technologies (e.g. ASRS, AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, sorters, robotics)
Experience managing supplier performance at scale, including defining KPIs, governance models, and building strong SRM frameworks
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to translate insights into strategy, priorities, and execution frameworks
Proven ability to operate in high-ambiguity, complex global environments, balancing strategic ownership with hands-on delivery
Strong problem-solving capability and confidence to make decisions and drive outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and alignment across procurement, engineering, and operations, including senior stakeholders
Experience establishing governance models, decision frameworks, and scalable ways of working across global teams
Strong interest and capability in leveraging data and AI tools to enhance category management practices
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
Self-driven, structured, and outcome-oriented, with the ability to operate at pace and manage multiple priorities independently
You will play a key role in shaping how automation is deployed across one of the world’s largest logistics networks. This is an opportunity to drive real, measurable impact at global scale while working with diverse stakeholders and cutting-edge technologies.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience in category management or strategic procurement, leading complex high-value sourcing and contracting
- Strong commercial acumen with ability to structure deals, negotiate, and apply TCO frameworks (CAPEX, OPEX, financing)
- Deep understanding of warehouse automation technologies (ASRS, AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, sorters, robotics)
- Experience managing supplier performance at scale, defining KPIs, governance models, and SRM frameworks
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, translating insights into strategy and execution
- Proven ability to operate in high-ambiguity, complex global environments while delivering hands-on
- Strong problem-solving capability and decision-making confidence to drive outcomes
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across procurement, engineering, operations and senior stakeholders
- Experience establishing governance models, decision frameworks, and scalable ways of working across global teams
- Interest and capability in leveraging data and AI tools to enhance category management practices
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
- Self-driven, structured, outcome-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities independently
What We Do
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.
